Tropical storm Marco

24 Aug 2020 / United States

As of 23 August 2200 CDT, Marco is expected to change very little the next 24 hours with sustained winds near 60 knots. Deteriorating environmental conditions beyond 24 hours should result in steady weakening and dissipation. Tropical storm force winds have contracted back down to roughly 60 nm from the centre and should persist for the next 12 hours before gradually contracting further, with winds diminishing within 36 to 48 hours. A small area of hurricane force winds is located within 15 nm of the centre and should persist for the next 12 hours or so before diminishing. Rough to very rough seas currently extend out to 120+ nm from the centre and may expand out to 150+ nm as it continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico. A small area of high seas will also be likely near the centre of the cyclone for at least the next 12-18 hours.

Port conditions:

Beaumont/Port Arthur – Open, X-ray as of 2000, 22 Aug. Expected Yankee on 25 Aug, Zulu on midday 26 Aug

Corpus Christi – Open, Whiskey as of 1200, 22 Aug. Safety zone in place due to channel fire

Freeport – Open, Whiskey as of 0800, 22 Aug

Houston – Open, Whiskey as of 0800, 22 Aug

Lake Charles – Open, Whiskey as of 0700, 22 Aug. Expected Yankee on 24 Aug, Zulu on 25 Aug

Mobile – Open, X-ray as of 1800, 22 Aug

New Orleans – Closed, Zulu as of 2200, 23 Aug

Pascagoula – Open, X-ray as of 1800, 22 Aug

Port Canaveral – Open, X-ray as of 1100, 22 Aug

Port Everglades – Open, Normal as of 1200, 23 Aug

Tampa – Open, X-ray as of 1100, 22 Aug

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